MOOR
Moor
The surname Moor has its origins in medieval England, deriving from the Old English word "mor", meaning a marsh or moorland. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers hailed from a place known as Moor or lived near a moorland.
The Moor surname is widely distributed across the United Kingdom, with concentrations found in regions characterised by moorlands and marshes, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the West Country. The name may have also been given to individuals who worked or resided in these environments.
Variants of the Moor surname include Moore, More, and Mower, reflecting different phonetic spellings over time. The name has also been borne by notable individuals in British history, including Sir John Moore (1761-1809), a British general famous for his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.
Today, the surname Moor continues to be found in various parts of the UK and across the globe, owing to migration and diaspora. Its historical connection to the natural landscapes of Britain lends it a sense of traditional British identity.
There are approximately 2,076 people named Moor in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,081st most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Moor.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Joan
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Atmore
- Muir
- More
- Moore
- Mure
- Mer
- Mar
- Mear
- Mare
- Mayr
- Marr
- Meer
- Mair
- Meir
- Mahr
- Mere
- Mehr
- Meere
- Maure
- Maire
- Marre
- Maree
- Merr
- Maor
- Merre
- Meyre
- Mayre
- Moro
- Omor
- Moo
- Moora
- Mooro
- Miar
- Michael
- Michaell
- Michall
- Michel
- Michele
- Michell
- Mier
- Mior
- Mir
- Mire
- Mirr
- Mitchael
- Mitchall
- Mitchel
- Mitchell
- Moar
- Moara
- Moare
- Moer
- Moors
- Mor
- Mora
- Morea
- Moree
- Mores
- Moreu
- Morez
- Mori
- Morie
- Morii
- Moroi
- Moros
- Morou
- Morow
- Moroz
- Morr
- Morre
- Mors
- Moru
- Mory
- Mour
- Moura
- Moure
- Mouri
- Mouro
- Mours
- Mower
- Mur
- Murr
- Meare
- Mehre
- Meire
- Moares
- Moir
- Morah
- Moray
- Mord
- Moreau
- Moreea
- Morey
- Morf
- Mork
- Morl
- Morn
- Mort
- Mourie
- Mourre
- Moury
- Mowers
- Murre
- Myer
- Maier
- Mara
- Mohr
- Murie
- Murrie
- Myrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.